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Gatherings
The History and Activities of the Emerson Street Branch YMCA
$20 + $4.50 S+H
Gatherings documents the history of the segregated branch of the Evanston, Illinois YMCA known as the Emerson Street Branch YMCA. Formed in 1909 and opened in 1914, the facility serviced the African American communities in the northern suburbs of Chicago, IL for 60 years.
86 pages and more than 40 images.
ISBN: 0-9765232-0-5
“If you were about anything, you belonged to this Emerson Y”
Through the eyes of Us
True Experiences Of Lives And History Shared By Evanston’s African-American Community
$15 + $4.50 S+H
A great beginning resource for readers and historians wanting guidance in researching the Evanston, Illinois African American community from 1850 to 2000. The brief introduction is supported by a comprehensive timeline and audio CD from various members in Evanston including mayor of 17 years - Lorraine H. Morton - Evanston’s first African American mayor.
Timeline and
Audio CD
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Vol 2, No 1, 2000
Melvin S. Smith
Vol 2, No 3, 2001
James S. Burton
Delores A. Holmes
Eloise M. Florence
Special Issue
Homer F. Wilson
Kathryn M. Wimp
Eleanor J. Frazier
History of Shorefront
This book is a compilation of articles written by Shorefront Founder Dino Robinson that first appeared in the Evanston Clarion between January 1996 and December 1996. This book is an ideal general resource to acquaint readers of the historic African American community in Evanston. It is an easy read and great for students as early as third grade. It is a free downloadable PDF, however, donations are appreciated.
